A web service platform to improve end-user engagement in a captive audience environment. Mobile and web-based clients allow application users to authorize and approve usage of entitlements of other users, including their children, based upon preconfigured rules and the proximity between the user requesting and the user approving authorization to use the entitlement.
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1. A method for controlling access, the method comprising: receiving an entitlement access request at an access control system from a venue device within a venue and associated with the venue in response to the venue device retrieving ticket information from a first user device associated with a first user, the entitlement access request associated with access to a physical area within the venue for the first user; identifying at the access control system that a distance between a location of the first user device associated with the first user and a location of a second user device associated with a second user exceeds a previously specified distance; sending an authorization request message from the access control system to the second user device via a network connection in response to receipt of the entitlement access request at the access control system and in response to the identification that the distance between the location of the first user device and the location of the second user device exceeds the previously specified distance; receiving an entitlement access authorization at the access control system from the second user device via the network connection following transmission of the authorization request message to the second user device; and permitting the first user to access the physical area within the venue in response to receipt of the entitlement access authorization at the access control system.
A method for controlling access to a venue uses an access control system. When someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device. The access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user, e.g., parent) based on a pre-set distance. If they are too far, the system sends a message to the second user's phone asking for permission. If the second user approves, the first user is allowed into the venue.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first user is a child, and wherein the second user is at least one of a parent or legal guardian.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, is specifically designed for a child (first user) and their parent or guardian (second user). The system ensures a parent or guardian can remotely authorize a child's entry or activity, even if they aren't physically together within a defined proximity.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a distance configuration message at the access control system from the second device, the distance configuration message identifying the previously specified distance.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, also includes the ability for the second user (e.g., parent) to set the allowed distance. The parent's device sends a message to the access control system configuring how far apart the two users can be before authorization is required.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical area is the venue, and wherein permitting the first user to access the physical area includes permitting the first user to enter the venue.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the physical area being controlled is the venue entrance itself. Permitting access means allowing the first user to enter the venue.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical area is a ride area, and wherein permitting the first user to access the physical area includes permitting the first user to ride the ride.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the physical area being controlled is a ride at an amusement park. Permitting access means allowing the first user to ride the ride.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical area is a transportation service area, and wherein permitting the first user to access the physical area includes permitting the first user to use the transportation service.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the physical area being controlled is a transportation service (e.g., a bus or shuttle). Permitting access means allowing the first user to use the transportation service.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the entitlement access request is also associated with digital content, further comprising permitting a third device to transmit digital content to the first user device in response to receipt of the entitlement access authorization at the access control system.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, can also control access to digital content. After the second user approves, a third device (e.g., a content server) is allowed to send digital content to the first user's device.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the entitlement access request is also associated with digital content, further comprising permitting a third device to output the digital content to the first user in response to receipt of the entitlement access authorization at the access control system.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, can also control access to digital content. After the second user approves, a third device (e.g., a display screen) is allowed to output the digital content to the first user.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein permitting the first user to access the physical area includes transmitting an authorization indication from the access control system to an operator device, thereby triggering a visual indicator to be displayed to an operator via the operator device, the visual indicator indicating that access is to be permitted.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, allowing the first user to access the physical area involves sending a signal to an operator's device. This signal triggers a visual indicator on the operator's device, informing the operator to permit access.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein permitting the first user to access the entitlement includes transmitting an authorization indication from the access control system to an entryway control system, thereby triggering an entryway to open via the entryway control system.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, allowing the first user to access the physical area involves sending a signal to an entryway control system. This signal triggers the entryway (e.g., a gate or door) to open.
11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an entitlement configuration message at the access control system from the second device, the entitlement configuration message identifying a second entitlement, and identifying that the access control system is to automatically reject the first user from accessing the second entitlement upon receiving a second entitlement access request associated with the second entitlement from the first user device.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, can also be configured to automatically deny access to other entitlements. The second user can configure the system to automatically reject the first user's access to another entitlement if the first user tries to access it.
12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an entitlement configuration message at the access control system from the second device, the entitlement configuration message identifying a second entitlement, and identifying that the access control system is to automatically permit the first user to access the second entitlement upon receiving a second entitlement access request associated with the second entitlement from the first user device.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, can also be configured to automatically allow access to other entitlements. The second user can configure the system to automatically permit the first user's access to another entitlement if the first user tries to access it.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the authorization request message includes text.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the authorization request message sent to the second user includes text.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the authorization request message includes audio.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the authorization request message sent to the second user includes audio.
15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: receiving at the access control system the location of the first user device from the first user device; and sending a location message from the access control system to the second user device via the network connection, wherein the location message identifies the location of the first user device.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, also includes sending location information. The first user's device sends its location to the access control system, which then forwards that location to the second user's device.
16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the venue device is communicatively coupled to a ticket reader device, and wherein the venue device retrieves the ticket information from the first user device by reading the ticket information from a display screen of the first user device via the ticker reader device.
In the access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, the venue device uses a ticket reader to get the ticket information from the first user's device. The ticket reader reads the information displayed on the first user's device screen.
17. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: receiving the ticket information at the access control system from the venue device; and verifying the authenticity of the ticket at the access control system based on the ticket information.
The access control method, where someone tries to enter a venue, a device at the venue reads ticket information from their phone or device, the access control system checks if that person (first user) is too far away from another person (second user) based on a pre-set distance, a message asking for permission is sent to the second user, and the first user is allowed into the venue upon approval, also includes verifying the ticket's authenticity. The access control system receives the ticket information from the venue device and checks if the ticket is valid.
18. A system for controlling access, the system comprising: a communication transceiver that receives an entitlement access request from a venue device within a venue and associated with the venue in response to the venue device retrieving ticket information from a first user device associated with a first user, the entitlement access request associated with access to a physical area within the venue for the first user; a memory that stores instructions; and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor causes the system to: identify that a distance between a location of the first user device associated with the first user and a location of a second user device associated with a second user exceeds a previously specified distance, transmit an authorization request message to the second user device via a network connection in response to receipt of the entitlement access request and in response to the identification that the distance between the location of the first user device and the location of the second user device exceeds the previously specified distance, receive an entitlement access authorization from the second user device via the network connection following transmission of the authorization request message to the second user device, and permit the first user to access the physical area within the venue in response to receipt of the entitlement access authorization.
An access control system includes a transceiver to receive a request to enter a venue. This request is triggered when a device at the venue reads ticket information from a user's (first user) device. The system checks if the first user is too far away from another user (second user) based on a preset distance. If they are, the system sends a message to the second user's device asking for authorization. Upon receiving authorization, the system permits the first user to enter the venue. The system includes a processor and memory to execute these steps.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the communication transceiver further receives a distance configuration message from the second device, the distance configuration message identifying the previously specified distance.
The access control system, which includes a transceiver to receive a request to enter a venue, triggered by reading ticket information, checking distance between users, sending authorization requests, and permitting entry upon approval, also allows the second user (e.g., parent) to configure the allowed distance. The transceiver receives a message from the second user's device specifying the maximum allowed distance between the first and second user.
20. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, having embodied thereon a program executable by a processor to perform a method for controlling access, the method comprising: receiving an entitlement access request at an access control system from a venue device within a venue and associated with the venue in response to the venue device retrieved ticket information from a first user device associated with a first user, the entitlement access request associated with access to a physical area within the venue for the first user; identifying at the access control system that a distance between a location of the first user device associated with the first user and a location of a second user device associated with a second user exceeds a previously specified distance; sending an authorization request message from the access control system to the second user device via a network connection in response to receipt of the entitlement access request at the access control system and in response to the identification that the distance between the location of the first user device and the location of the second user device exceeds the previously specified distance; receiving an entitlement access authorization at the access control system from the second user device via the network connection following transmission of the authorization request message to the second user device; and permitting the first user to access the physical area within the venue in response to receipt of the entitlement access authorization at the access control system.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores instructions that, when executed by a processor, perform an access control method. The method involves receiving a request to enter a venue, triggered by reading ticket information from a user's (first user) device. The system checks if the first user is too far away from another user (second user) based on a preset distance. If they are, the system sends a message to the second user's device asking for authorization. Upon receiving authorization, the system permits the first user to enter the venue.
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